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Found 'sink drain cover' in doenjang jjigae... 'Pay and leave if you have stomach pain,' they said
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Found 'sink drain cover' in doenjang jjigae... 'Pay and leave if you have stomach pain,' they said

From Dong-A Ilbo · (43m ago) Korean Critical tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A diner in Mungyeong, South Korea, claims to have found a sink drain cover in their doenjang jjigae (fermented soybean paste stew).
  • The diner also reported finding a steel wool pad in their grilled mackerel dish.
  • The restaurant owner allegedly offered to remove the items from the bill or remake the dish, and told the customer to "pay and leave if you have stomach pain."

A shocking incident has surfaced from a restaurant near Mungyeong Saejae, South Korea, where a diner alleges finding a sink drain cover in their doenjang jjigae. This disturbing claim follows an earlier report from the same meal about a steel wool pad discovered in a grilled mackerel dish. The customer's account, shared on the online community Bobe-dream, details a confrontational interaction with the restaurant owner. According to the diner, the owner's response was dismissive, offering to adjust the bill or remake the food, and allegedly telling the customer to "pay and leave if you have stomach pain." The restaurant then reportedly placed a "reservation full" sign outside, only to remove it and resume normal operations after the disgruntled customers departed. Such incidents raise serious concerns about food safety and hygiene standards, prompting calls for official investigation and public awareness.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.